MasterSpec®

A Product of The American Institute of Architects

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“Deltek + Avitru has a long history of providing leadership in the architecture and building design industry through delivery of MasterSpec, a product created by The AIA for its members. We are very confident in the capabilities and expertise of the Avitru team as they continue to define our mutual legacy of helping architects succeed.” Robert Ivy, FAIA, EVP/Chief Executive Officer, The American Institute of Architects

MasterSpec®, a product of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), is the ultimate resource for producing specifications your way. With MasterSpec master guide specifications, delete what doesn’t apply, add your own customizations, and rest assured that your specifications are current and complete.

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MasterSpec Landscape

Learn More: Put the authoritative U.S. master guide specifications for landscape construction to work in your practice. The Landscape Architecture Library, recognized and supported by the AmerHORT, covers hard and soft landscaping elements with well-researched, concisely written specifications. The library also includes coordinated language for:

Establishing quality levels of products and materials

Making informed product selections

Designating fabrication and mixing requirements

Setting installation requirements

Documenting maintenance and warranty expectations

With the flexibility of MasterSpec®, you can edit sections to be proprietary, descriptive, or prescriptive, and several sections also support your performance specifying needs.

MasterSpec Site/Civil

Learn More: Developed for Architects and civil engineers, this library gives you more than 120 specification sections and the comprehensive background resources you need to create specifications for site work, grading and drainage, stormwater management, underground infrastructure, roadway, and paving projects. Written by master specification writers, researchers, and Architects, this MasterSpec® library covers procurement and contracting requirements, general requirements, and technical specifications for site civil disciplines.

MasterSpec Historic Preservation

Learn More: Simplify the complex task of specifying historic preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction projects with this specialized library for historic sites. The Historic Preservation Library has more than 85 sections that are organized according to historic treatments recognized by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Easily specify the repair, replacement, and cleaning work results you need for physical objects and special labor requirements.

MasterSpec Commissioning

Learn More: The new MasterSpec® Building Commissioning (Cx) Library is a master guide specification system developed for specifying Cx work. This set of comprehensive three-part specifications describes Cx activities performed by the Contractor during the construction phase.

MasterSpec Interiors

Learn More: Access the comprehensive resources you need to create interior construction specifications and Office Masters. Written by Architects, specification experts, and researchers, this library offers more than 250 sections covering procurement and contracting requirements, general requirements, and technical construction specifications for interiors construction. Easily coordinate your project specifications with those created by other design team members.

MasterSpec Mechanical

Learn More: Written by Professional Engineers, this library of more than 355 sections offers you a single source for the technical specifications and reference materials to specify:

Fire suppression systems

Plumbing

HVAC

Endorsed by ACEC and NSPE, the Mechanical Specifications Library is compliant with building codes such as the Uniform Plumbing Code, IBC, and NEC. Integrate your projects easily with specifications that complement project drawing information and coordinate with standard AIA and EJCDC contract documents. Plus, your MasterSpec® sections will easily align with those used by the Architects, food service consultants, structural engineers, landscape architects, and civil engineers on your design team.

MasterSpec Electrical + Communication

Learn More: Written by Professional Engineers, this library of more than 185 sections includes technical specifications and reference materials for:

Electrical

Communications

Electronic safety and security

Endorsed by ACEC and NSPE, the MasterSpec® Electrical Specifications Library gives you one source for the most thoroughly written engineering specifications, backed by user-friendly editing software, and extensive background research (including key industry standards and their impact on product selection).

MasterSpec electrical specifications are based on the latest versions of model building codes, such as the IBC and NEC.

MasterSpec Architectural

Learn More: Access the comprehensive resources you need to create architectural, general building, and site work project specifications and Office Masters. Written by Architects, master specification experts, and researchers, this library offers more than 520 sections covering procurement and contracting requirements, general requirements, and technical construction specifications for these disciplines:

MasterSpec Building A/E

Learn More: The resource for your multi-discipline firm’s full range of architectural and engineering practices. This library has more than 700 specification sections with thousands of building products for firms focused primarily on architectural and engineering practices – it does not include the historic preservation, site civil, or landscaping libraries.

Written by Architects, Engineers, master specification experts, and researchers, the Architectural/Engineering Specifications Library features procurement and contracting requirements, general requirements, and technical construction specifications for these disciplines:

Architecture

Mechanical HVAC and plumbing

Electrical

Communications

Electronic safety and security

Structural

A product of the AIA, MasterSpec® is endorsed or recommended by ASID, ACEC, CASE, NSPE, IIDA, SDA, and other professional organizations, and is consistent with building and specialty codes such as the IBC and NEC.

MasterSpec Comprehensive

Learn More: The resource for your multi-discipline firm’s full range of architectural, engineering, commissioning, and interior design practices. This library has more than 900 specification sections for thousands of building products and is the most comprehensive specification resource commercially available.

Easily specify your client’s full range of projects, from new construction to historic preservation to an interior fit-out, with thoroughly written specifications and extensive background and supporting research.

Written by architects, engineers, master specification experts, and researchers, the Comprehensive Specifications Library features procurement and contracting requirements, general requirements, and technical construction specifications for these disciplines:

A product of the AIA, MasterSpec® is endorsed or recommended by ASID, ACEC, CASE, NSPE, IIDA, SDA, and other professional organizations, and is compliant with the latest building and specialty codes such as the IBC and NEC.